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About Humberston
This is a typical North East Lincolnshire Wolds town. It is also a coastal resort town with chalet parks reminiscent of the 1950's. Off coast visitors can see the two Sand Forts built at the mouth of the Humber river to defend the coast from attack. Both Haile and Bull Sand Forts were built in 1915. Constructed of concrete, they stand on sandbanks, a short distance away from each other in the middle of the river towards Spurn Head. Bull Fort at 50 feet above sea level is the largest of the two. The forts were used for active service and submarines patrolled between the two during World War II to guard the Humber. However, they were disbanded in 1956 and are now believed to be in private hands.
The region has long been a favourite haunt of holidaymakers, it has long stretches of beautiful sands, ideal for sunbathing and for watching the to and fro' of the shipping lanes. The sea is good for sailing and is popular for other sea-sports. Humberston is somewhat quieter than neighboring Cleethorpes, it has a lovely conservation area, some pleasant shops, inns and fish 'n' chips. There is much here to keep the whole family occupied including Pleasure Island, a family theme park with fun for everyone. It is quite easy to spend a whole day here, there is music, lights, entertainment and rides. For the energetic there is a challenging golf course built on luxurious green parkland, with far reaching views over the surrounding landscape.
Visitors will find plenty to do, you can simply enjoy the ambience of the town, its lovely sea and coastal views or take a trip into Grimsby, famed for its fishing heritage, where you will find a museum recalling the "hey-day" of the regions fishing fleet, and its social history and heritage.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Humberston
| Pleasure Island, Cleethorpes | (0.6 miles, 1.0 km) | Pictures |
| Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| The Jungle Zoo | (0.9 miles, 1.5 km) | Pictures |
| Spurn Head Lighthouse | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Hubbard's Hills | (12.4 miles, 19.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Thornton Abbey | (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Cadwell Park | (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Mablethorpe Animal Gardens | (16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Claythorpe Water Mill & Wildfowl Gardens | (17.6 miles, 28.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Elsham Hall Country Park | (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Deep | (19.1 miles, 30.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spurn Lightship | (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Waters Edge Country Park | (20.4 miles, 32.8 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Manor House Museum | (20.6 miles, 33.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Burton Constable Country Park | (20.6 miles, 33.2 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
All attractions in HumberstonAll attractions in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Humberston
Cleethorpes, in the county of Lincolnshire (1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction N)
Cleethorpes, is a warmly welcoming coastal resort in an area renowned for Trawlers and day trippers.
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Grimsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (2.9 miles, 4.6 km, direction NW)
The Grimsby of today is in stark contrast to the days when its fleet numbered more than 700 sea going fishing vessel's, and even more with the time when it was under the rule of invading Danes.
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Donna Nook, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction SE)
This place takes its name from a ship once wrecked on its desolate shore. When the tide recedes the sea disappears from view beyond the muddy flats and banks of sand.
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Alvingham, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction S)
This charming village is set alongside the old Louth Navigation Canal. It is noted for having the only church in England dedicated to Saxon St.Adlewold.
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Saltfleet, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction SE)
The village is quite delightful, it is quiet and sleepy with an array of sturdy red-brick cottages.
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Louth, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction S)
Louth is a lively and interesting market town whose cattle have now been replaced with other industries and the good townspeople who for centuries were engaged in agriculture, are these days employed in business and commerce.
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Withernsea, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction N)
Withernsea lighthouse is interestingly built in close proximity to the houses that line the streets a few hundred yards away from the sea.
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Market Rasen, a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (16.4 miles, 26.3 km, direction SW)
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Mablethorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction SE)
So settled is this coastal town that it is difficult to imagine that the Middle Ages saw the first parish of Mablethorpe swallowed up by the sea.
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Claythorpe, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction S)
The gentle hills of the Wold's beyond a coast inhabited by some of England's finest nature reserves reveal a wealth of preserved buildings dotted amid famously beautiful countryside.
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New Holland, in the county of Lincolnshire (18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction NW)
A long narrow street of grey houses defines the character of New Holland, but there are good views up the river to the Humber Bridge, and across the river to the bustling port of Hull.
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Kingston upon Hull, in the county of East Riding of Yorkshire (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction NW)
Kingston-upon-Hull is the proper name for this major industrial city which occupies a dynamic waterfront location on the giant...
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Calceby, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.6 miles, 31.5 km, direction S)
Often referred to as the 'lost village of the Wolds' Calceby lies close to the southern-most tip of the famous Bluestone Heath Celtic road, said to have been used by Ancient Britain's before the Romans arrived.
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Sutton on Sea, in the county of Lincolnshire (19.7 miles, 31.7 km, direction SE)
Sutton on Sea has an award winning beach. It is a resort which has a wide appeal to families, apart from a beautiful beach and all the fun of sand castles, there is a great outdoor pool which is entirely safe for children.
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Barton upon Humber, in the county of Lincolnshire (20.1 miles, 32.3 km, direction NW)
This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.
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All towns in LincolnshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cleethorpes Station | (1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction N) |
| New Clee Station | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW) |
| Humberside International Airport | (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction W) |
| M180 Junction 5 | (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction W) |
| M180 Junction 4 | (22.2 miles, 35.7 km, direction W) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (56.9 miles, 91.6 km, direction W) |
| Humberston to London | (140.1 miles, 225.4 km, direction S) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Humberston
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Humberston center |
| Kingsway Hotel Cleethorpes | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction N) |
| Tudor Terrace Guest House | (1.4 miles, 2.3 km, direction N) |
| Kings Royal Hotel | (1.5 miles, 2.4 km, direction N) |
| The Comat | (1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction N) |
| Sugar Sugar Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction N) |
| Cleehouse Hotel & Bistro | (2.0 miles, 3.1 km, direction N) |
| The Beeches Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) |
| St James Hotel | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW) |
| Hotel Elizabeth Grimsby | (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W) |
| Legacy Oaklands Country House Hotel | (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction W) |
| All hotels in Humberston |
